Phrases & Expressions

To prepare the main evening meal.

• It's my turn to make dinner tonight.
• She made dinner for the whole family.

A portion or slice of bread.

• I ate a piece of bread with butter.
• Can I have a piece of bread, please?

To enter a place by walking.

• She walked in and sat down next to me.
• He walked in unexpectedly.

A frightening dream.

• I had a bad dream.
• It was just a bad dream.

A foolish or unwise action.

• That was a bad move.
• Selling now is a bad move.

A new beginning.

• She needed a fresh start.
• Let's give him a fresh start.

A difficult or sleepless night.

• It was a long night.
• After a long night, I'm tired.

A night with little activity or noise.

• We had a quiet night in.
• It's a quiet night tonight.

On the point of doing something; very soon.

• I was about to leave the office when my boss called me back in.
• Look at those clouds! It's about to rain.

To put an item into your online shopping basket.

• Add the shoes to your cart before you pay.
• Click "Add to cart" and then go to the checkout page.